Lecturer, Chemistry, Department of Chemical and Environmental Sciences

Location: New London, CT

Hiring Agency: United States Coast Guard

Announcement Number:

School: Science, Mathematics, and Humanities

Department: Chemical and Environmental Sciences

Supervisory: No

Telework Eligible: No

Salary Range: $103,355-$116,040

Pay Plan/Series/Grade: AD-1710-00

Position Title: Lecturer in Chemistry

Opening Period: Open until filled; first cut-off date is February 9, 2026

Temporary or Permanent: Temporary

Relocation Authorized: No

Security Clearance: Not required

Position Type: 12-month

The U.S. Coast Guard Academy Chemical and Environmental Sciences Department invites applications for a Lecturer in Chemistry. The desired start date is July 27, 2026.

The U.S. Coast Guard Academy is a highly selective federal military college that provides a rigorous undergraduate program and is committed to building a talented faculty of teacher-scholars who collaborate to provide a multi-disciplinary and hands‑on approach to learning and leadership development. We encourage qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply for consideration. The U.S. Coast Guard Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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This will be an appointment in the excepted service to a full time (40 hrs/week) position on the academic faculty for a period not to exceed August 6, 2027. Non‑competitive extensions past the initial contract period may be made in accordance with government instructions if a vacancy exists. The first two years of appointment to federal service is a trial period.

The work schedule is full‑time. This position is not eligible for telework and not eligible for remote work. All teaching is done in person. Relocation expenses are not authorized. Travel is not required.

Salary offers may be made outside of the listed range for exceptional candidates.

The successful candidate will teach 5 sections of in‑person lecture/laboratory per semester. Classes and laboratory will be a mix of general chemistry I and II lecture and laboratory and potentially other courses that align with the expertise of the selectee.

Candidates will be expected to provide student support through a mix of help room and office hour availability. The candidate will also perform other collateral duties as assigned. The position is not eligible for telework or remote work. The teaching load will be 15 contact hours per semester. Over the summer the candidate will assist with teaching, curriculum development, program assessment, and other duties as assigned.

• The successful applicant must possess a master's degree in Chemistry or a closely related field.
• College‑level teaching or teaching assistance experience.

• The ability to operate in a multi‑section, multi‑instructor course, under direction of a Course Coordinator.
• The ability to teach and mentor students from a variety of preparation levels.
• An affinity for active learning and evidence‑based classroom teaching methodologies.
• Professional experience in Chemistry that would benefit the department.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrable experience consistent with full commitment to the Coast Guard's core values.

Please submit the following:

• Curriculum Vitae (Resume). Please submit this file using the file name "Last ".
• A Letter of Application. Please submit this file using the file name "Last ".

Providing a narrative description of how you meet the minimum degree and specialized experience qualifications, as well as the additional qualifications criteria specified in this vacancy announcement.

Note:

qualifications will not be determined by information provided in this letter; rather, the CV must reflect the qualifications, and this letter provides a narrative description.

• Listing names, mailing addresses, email addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three professional references.

Finalists for the position will be required to provide proof of Education Requirement (Unofficial Transcripts). You may submit this now with your application, or, when directed by the search committee chair. If included with the application, please submit this file…